Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg, PA Area Guide

A world-class academic environment in a quiet corner of the nation’s capital

Private Suburban Eagles AU Historic Public Transportation Metro

Since its establishment in 1893, American University has been a major fixture among the Washington academic community. Fitting for its DC setting, American University is well-known for its politically active student body, and the School of International Service is one of the top-ranked in the world. In addition to the superb academic climate, AU serves as a key player in Washington’s cultural scene: the university’s Katzen Arts Center is one of the area’s best gallery spaces, frequently exhibiting provocative and politically-themed works.

The American University campus in Northwest DC’s Tenleytown neighborhood provides a quiet local environment within reach of the area’s most exciting hotspots. The Archbold Parkway sits a couple of blocks to the east, providing a big, beautiful greenspace that’s perfect for bike rides, running, or just relaxing in the sun. The charming suburban neighborhoods surrounding the university are full of great houses within easy walking distance of the main campus—the most affordable rentals nearby can found near Wisconsin Avenue in Cathedral Heights and McLean Gardens.

Living near AU puts you just fifteen minutes from Downtown via the DC Metro; With a Red Line station just north of the College of Law, you can easily take advantage of the countless attractions and resources of the nation’s capital anytime you want.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bloomsburg, PA is $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,764 for two bedrooms, and $1,576 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomsburg has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 757 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,226/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,038 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,764/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 485 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,576/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Beaver-Main El School

Public

Grades K-5

99 Students

Central Columbia Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

677 Students

Central Columbia Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

612 Students

Memorial El School

Public

Grades K-5

432 Students

W W Evans Memorial El School

Public

Grades K-5

220 Students

Central Columbia Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

612 Students

Bloomsburg Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

354 Students

Central Columbia Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

597 Students

Bloomsburg Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

428 Students

Columbia-Montour Avts

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.